Nashville Kids Triathlon

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Nashville Kids Triathlon : Kids Race
Triathlon : Distance Determined by Age
  • Race Date: Saturday, June 14, 2014
  • Start Time: 8:00 am
  • Entry Fee:$40
  • Location:Centennial Park
  • Address: 2500 West End Avenue
  • City/State/Zip:Nashville, Tennessee 37203
  • Country: USA

4th ANNUAL NASHVILLE KIDS TRIATHLON

CENTENNIAL PARK – JUNE 13 & 14, 2014

 

EVENT OVERVIEW

 

 

  • Organized by Kids Triathlon, Inc. (a 501c(3) entity), this event will attract 900+ racers and 3,000 spectators to Centennial Park.  This is one of very few USAT sanctioned kids triathlons held in Tennessee during 2014, and it will be one of the 10 largest kids races in the United States.

 

  • Race distances are set by the USAT and are designed to be challenging but achievable for kids.  Ages 5 – 10 will swim 100 yards; bike 3 miles; and run 0.5 miles.  Ages 11 – 15 will swim 200 yards; bike 6 miles; and run 1 mile.  The swim is in the Metroplex pool, and the bike and run courses are closed to traffic with the safety of the participants the primary objective.

 

  • One of the hallmarks of the Nashville Kids Triathlon is our goal to attract as many first-time triathletes as possible.  We want to connect with kids who would not otherwise even dream about competing in a triathlon.  At the center of this effort is our commitment to donate Triathlon Starter Kits (including a new bike, helmet, running shoes, swim gear and race registration) to anyone who needs this stuff to participate.

 

  • At least 12 of the YMCA branches across Middle Tennessee will conduct a 7-week training course to help prepare the kids for the race.  These sessions will be open to the public and will start in mid-April.  They will focus on general conditioning along with specific tips and techniques for each of the 4 disciplines required in triathlons – swimming, biking, running and transitions.

 

  • The Nashville Kids Triathlon is the first race ever to incorporate Celebrity Big Kids in the event.  The top priority of these “famous racers” from throughout the community is to help the kids have more fun.  In addition to cheering for the kids, they will bring publicity to the event, hand out awards and sign autographs. 

 

  • Another unique component of the Nashville Kids Triathlon is our Pre-Race Pep Rally the night before the race.  This gives all participants an opportunity to pick-up their race packets and to preview the race course.  The highlight of the evening will be a Pep Talk delivered by at least one member of the Celebrity Big Kids.  It will also give everyone another chance to recognize and to thank our sponsors.

 

  • Successful completion of the event will result in more than $20,000 of charitable donations.  There are 3 primary beneficiaries of the 2013 event:
    • The YMCA’s Strong Kids Program;
    • The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt; and
    • Fundraising opportunities for teams, leagues, churches, community organizations and schools who bring multiple kids to the race (paid on a per kid basis)

 

  • Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and this event introduces kids to a healthy, positive lifestyle that encourages daily exercise, good nutrition and making the right choices.  It is a sport that rewards preparation, strength, endurance and attention to detail.

 

Course Information:


For Juniors ages 6-10: 
Swim is 100 yards, Bike is 3 miles, and the Run is 1/2 mile

For Seniors ages 11-15:
Swim is 200 yards, Bike is 6 miles, and the run is 1 mile

Previous Results:



2013 Results at: onlineraceresults.com 

2012 Results at: onlineraceresults.com  
2011 Results at nashvillekidstriathlon.com: Ages 11-15 / Ages 6-10 

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